National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 26, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

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National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseum2h

With the ability to carry 250 pounds of supplies over rough terrain, the @USArmy valued mules for their stamina and strength. By the beginning of the #CivilWar, the mule became the Army’s prime mover and remained so until the beginning of the 20th century. #MuleDay

ALT With the ability to carry 250 pounds of supplies over rough terrain, the @USArmy valued mules for their stamina and strength.

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 22, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 22

#SavetheDate for FREE @USArmy events in December at the National Army #Museum! Visit our events calendar for the full list of activities. thenmusa.org/events/

ALT #SavetheDate for FREE @USArmy events in December at the National Army #Museum! Visit our events calendar for the full list of activities.

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 19, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 19

After American and French forces trapped the British army at #Yorktown in late September 1781, British Gen. Cornwallis was forced to surrender #OTD in 1781. Learn more about the decisive #RevWar battle: thenmusa.org/exhibit/special…

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 18, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 18

📅 Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m. ET. Book Talk - "Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence," with author Carl P. Borick. Begin your free registration here: thenmusa.org/public-programs…

$\"Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence,\" with author Carl P. Borick.$

ALT \"Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence,\" with author Carl P. Borick.

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 16, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 16

Discover the @USArmy story through immersive exhibits, #SoldierStories & cutting-edge technology. Explore "Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11," and learn how @USACEHQ responded at Ground Zero & the Pentagon. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free thenmusa.org/visit/

$Looking for an inspiring and educational experience for all ages? Plan your visit to America's Army Museum, where the @USArmy story comes to life through powerful exhibits, personal #SoldierStories and cutting-edge technology.\n$

ALT Looking for an inspiring and educational experience for all ages? Plan your visit to America's Army Museum, where the @USArmy story comes to life through powerful exhibits, personal #SoldierStories and cutting-edge technology.\n

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 14, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 14

"Tropic Lightning!" @USArmy @25thID turned 85 this month and has served in every major conflict since 1941. Their nickname comes from their #WWII "lightning" call name & their superior performance in the Pacific. Explore the Global War Gallery: thenmusa.org/exhibit/global-…

$\"Tropic Lightning!\" @USArmy @25thID turned 85 this month and has served in every major conflict since 1941.$

ALT \"Tropic Lightning!\" @USArmy @25thID turned 85 this month and has served in every major conflict since 1941.

$\"Tropic Lightning!\" @USArmy @25thID turned 85 this month and has served in every major conflict since 1941.$

ALT \"Tropic Lightning!\" @USArmy @25thID turned 85 this month and has served in every major conflict since 1941.

$\"Tropic Lightning!\" @USArmy @25thID turned 85 this month and has served in every major conflict since 1941.$

ALT \"Tropic Lightning!\" @USArmy @25thID turned 85 this month and has served in every major conflict since 1941.

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Damn Fine Soldiers · Oct 10, 2026 · 1:16 PM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army retweeted

Damn Fine Soldiers

@dfsoldiersOct 10

Grateful to @USArmyMuseum for hosting a Book Talk on "Damn Fine Soldiers." Join authors Scott Rutter and Matthew Paul on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. ET as they tell the story of Task Force 2-7's attack to Baghdad. Free and virtual. Register: thenmusa.org/events #DamnFineSoldiers

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 1

From the @USArmy in the Battle of New Orleans during the #Warof1812 to an epic story of the arduous road to #OIF Baghdad, explore FREE October events at the Museum, offered both in person and virtually. Visit the events calendar to learn more: thenmusa.org/events.

$From a discussion about Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson's extraordinary victory at New Orleans at the close of the #Warof812 to a book talk on the epic story of the @USArmy's Task Force 2-7 campaign into Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom, there is much to explore in October with FREE in-person and virtual events at the Museum.\n$

ALT From a discussion about Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson's extraordinary victory at New Orleans at the close of the #Warof812 to a book talk on the epic story of the @USArmy's Task Force 2-7 campaign into Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom, there is much to explore in October with FREE in-person and virtual events at the Museum.\n

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USACE HQ · Oct 13, 2026 · 1:35 PM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army retweeted

USACE HQ

@USACEHQOct 13

"Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11" is now open. On September 11, 2001, America faced one of its darkest days. Through this exhibit, discover how the USACE played a vital role in the nation's response and recovery following the terrorist attacks.

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 9

Take a trip to America's Army Museum where history and adventure come alive! Explore two special exhibits - "CALL TO Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War" and "Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11." FREE admission. thenmusa.org/visit/

$Take a trip to America's Army Museum where history and adventure come alive! Explore two special exhibits - \"CALL TO Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War\" and \"Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11.\" \n$

ALT Take a trip to America's Army Museum where history and adventure come alive! Explore two special exhibits - \"CALL TO Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War\" and \"Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11.\" \n

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 13, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 13

Forged, tempered and toughened by the sea… Happy 251st Birthday, @USNavy! We'll see you on the gridiron for the #ArmyNavy game on December 13th! #BravoZulu

$Forged, tempered and toughened by the sea\u2026 Happy 251th Birthday, U.S. Navy! We'll see you on the gridiron for the #ArmyNavy game on December 13th! \n$

ALT Forged, tempered and toughened by the sea\u2026 Happy 251th Birthday, U.S. Navy! We'll see you on the gridiron for the #ArmyNavy game on December 13th! \n

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 9, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 9

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 8, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 8

Then @USArmy Cpl. Alvin York wore this iconic olive-drab Model 1917 helmet during his #MedalofHonor actions #OTD in 1918 during the #WWI Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Learn more in this Curator’s Corner video: youtu.be/yF8g6kGDJlc

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 5, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 5

See this one-of-a-kind #RevolutionaryWar flag that the @USArmy 1st Rhode Island Regiment carried at Valley Forge, Red Bank, Rhode Island & Yorktown. Open daily with free admission. thenmusa.org/visit. #RhodeIslandDay

ALT See this one-of-a-kind #RevolutionaryWar flag that the @USArmy 1st Rhode Island Regiment carried at Valley Forge, Red Bank, Rhode Island & Yorktown.

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 3, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 3

The twisted metal of this MH-60 Black Hawk engine from the helicopter “Super 6-1” conveys the ferocity of the deadliest U.S. firefight since the #VietnamWar. See this @USArmy artifact in the Changing World Gallery. thenmusa.org/exhibit/changin…

$The twisted metal of this MH-60 Black Hawk engine from the helicopter \u201CSuper 6-1\u201D conveys the ferocity of the deadliest U.S. firefight since the #VietnamWar.\n$

ALT The twisted metal of this MH-60 Black Hawk engine from the helicopter \u201CSuper 6-1\u201D conveys the ferocity of the deadliest U.S. firefight since the #VietnamWar.\n

$The twisted metal of this MH-60 Black Hawk engine from the helicopter \u201CSuper 6-1\u201D conveys the ferocity of the deadliest U.S. firefight since the #VietnamWar.\n$

ALT The twisted metal of this MH-60 Black Hawk engine from the helicopter \u201CSuper 6-1\u201D conveys the ferocity of the deadliest U.S. firefight since the #VietnamWar.\n

$The twisted metal of this MH-60 Black Hawk engine from the helicopter \u201CSuper 6-1\u201D conveys the ferocity of the deadliest U.S. firefight since the #VietnamWar.\n$

ALT The twisted metal of this MH-60 Black Hawk engine from the helicopter \u201CSuper 6-1\u201D conveys the ferocity of the deadliest U.S. firefight since the #VietnamWar.\n

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National Museum of the United States Army · Oct 1, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumOct 1

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National Museum of the United States Army · Sep 28, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumSep 28

#OTD in 1781: American & French forces trapped Cornwallis at Yorktown—launching the siege that ended the #RevolutionaryWar. Explore the battle, artifacts and #SoldierStories in "CALL TO Arms" at @USArmyMuseum, now through June 2027: thenmusa.org/exhibit/special…

$#OTD in 1781: American & French forces trapped Cornwallis at Yorktown\u2014launching the siege that ended the #RevolutionaryWar.$

ALT #OTD in 1781: American & French forces trapped Cornwallis at Yorktown\u2014launching the siege that ended the #RevolutionaryWar.

$#OTD in 1781: American & French forces trapped Cornwallis at Yorktown\u2014launching the siege that ended the #RevolutionaryWar.$

ALT #OTD in 1781: American & French forces trapped Cornwallis at Yorktown\u2014launching the siege that ended the #RevolutionaryWar.

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National Museum of the United States Army · Sep 27, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumSep 27

Today is Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, when we remember and honor the surviving families of fallen service members. Learn more about the lapel buttons worn in memory of their loved ones who died in service to the nation. #SymbolsofHonor #GoldStarFamilies

$Today is Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, when we remember and honor the surviving families of fallen service members. Learn more about the lapel buttons worn in memory of their loved ones who died in service to the nation.\n$

ALT Today is Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, when we remember and honor the surviving families of fallen service members. Learn more about the lapel buttons worn in memory of their loved ones who died in service to the nation.\n

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National Museum of the United States Army · Sep 23, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumSep 23

#SavetheDate for FREE @USArmy events in November at the National Army #Museum! Visit our events calendar for the full list of activities. thenmusa.org/events/

#SavetheDate for FREE @USArmy events in November at the National Army #Museum! Visit our events calendar for the full list of activities. https://www.thenmusa.org/events/

ALT #SavetheDate for FREE @USArmy events in November at the National Army #Museum! Visit our events calendar for the full list of activities. https://www.thenmusa.org/events/

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National Museum of the United States Army · Sep 21, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumSep 21

📅 Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. ET. Book Talk - "Damn Fine Soldiers: The Epic Story of Task Force 2-7 Infantry and the 21-Day Attack to Baghdad That Changed Modern Warfare," with Scott Rutter & Matthew Paul. Begin your free registration here: thenmusa.org/public-programs…

$\uD83D\uDCC5 Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. ET. Book Talk - \"Damn Fine Soldiers: The Epic Story of Task Force 2-7 Infantry and the 21-Day Attack to Baghdad That Changed Modern Warfare,\" with Scott Rutter & Matthew Paul.\n$

ALT \uD83D\uDCC5 Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. ET. Book Talk - \"Damn Fine Soldiers: The Epic Story of Task Force 2-7 Infantry and the 21-Day Attack to Baghdad That Changed Modern Warfare,\" with Scott Rutter & Matthew Paul.\n

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National Museum of the United States Army · Sep 19, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumSep 19

Join Museum educators for a historic #HistoryHike through Old Town Alexandria, Va., and discover the story of the city's strategic role and importance during the #CivilWar. Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. Free To Register: thenmusa.org/public-programs…

$Join Museum educators for a historic #HistoryHike through Old Town Alexandria, Va., and discover the story of the city's strategic role and importance during the #CivilWar. Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. \n$

ALT Join Museum educators for a historic #HistoryHike through Old Town Alexandria, Va., and discover the story of the city's strategic role and importance during the #CivilWar. Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. \n

$Join Museum educators for a historic #HistoryHike through Old Town Alexandria, Va., and discover the story of the city's strategic role and importance during the #CivilWar. Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. \n$

ALT Join Museum educators for a historic #HistoryHike through Old Town Alexandria, Va., and discover the story of the city's strategic role and importance during the #CivilWar. Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. \n

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National Museum of the United States Army · Sep 18, 2026 · 7:02 PM UTC

National Museum of the United States Army@USArmyMuseumSep 18

Happy 79th birthday, @usairforce! #OTD in 1947, the @USArmy Air Forces officially became the United States Air Force. Learn more about the beginnings of manned flight and military aviation at the National Army Museum! thenmusa.org/exhibits/

ALT Happy 79th birthday, @usairforce! #OTD in 1947, the @USArmy Air Forces officially became the United States Air Force.

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